Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Prediction 01/31/19

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The Cal Poly Mustangs (4-14, 0-5 BigWst) and the UC Riverside Highlanders (8-14, 2-4 BigWst) square off at Student Recreation Center. The Mustangs look to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Highlanders lost big to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 82-64, while the Mustangs lost to the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 80-63.

Cal Poly had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.8) while UC Riverside did an excellent job of making free throws (11-13; 84.6 percent). UC Riverside received a boost from Callum McRae, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds. Kuba Niziol played a key role for Cal Poly with 15 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Ajani Kennedy led the Highlanders to a 74-51 win. He put up 15 points and nine rebounds. UC Riverside out-rebounded Cal Poly. The Highlanders had 13 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Mustangs had five and 21, respectively.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. UC Riverside ranks 347th in possessions per game (64.4) and Cal Poly is 279th (67.5). Moreover, the Mustangs rank 266th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while the Highlanders rank 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

Cal Poly Mustangs vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UC Riverside ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Cal Poly ranks 248th (38.0).
  • The Highlanders rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Mustangs rank 101st (21.2).
  • UC Riverside ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cal Poly ranks 71st (5.8).
  • The Highlanders rank 119th in assists per game (13.8) while the Mustangs rank 214th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
  • UC Riverside ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Cal Poly ranks 75th (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 7.1 for the season.